The Warlord Earl

by J.R. Tomlin Book 5 in the Archibald the Grim Series series.

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Now Lord of Galloway and a principal guardian of Scotland’s western border, Archibald Douglas receives French allies and money intended to draw the Scots into a coordinated attack on England. He doubts the planning, but royal command and the expectation of retaliation leave little room to refuse.

The invasion provokes Richard II to march north with a major army, burning through southern Scotland as the defenders withdraw. Archibald answers with a western raid towards Carlisle, hoping to divide the English force. The campaign tests the military power he has spent a lifetime building and the lives of the men whose loyalty made it possible.